That's true, most distros have user groups and forums where help can be found almost instantly. Granted, there are a few sour apples on forums who will tell you you're stupid if you haven't flolixxed the LSMFT varble. But mostly there are good folks who will guide you through the steps to fix your issue.
I think there are something like 782 versions of Linux. The fact is it doesn't really matter a lot which one you choose. As Shaman said, the differences are largely window dressing. The top 10 or 12 are all good, but are configured to emphasize one or two things the others don't. Think of them all as .30-06 rifles. You might want a bolt or a pump, a carbine or a full-length, a walnut stock or synthetic. Get the picture?
The three I featured will serve you well. Zorin and Mint are full-featured, easy to navigate (once you learn a few new terms and file structure), and familiar in look and use. They're also stable, crash-free, and fully supported by development teams. Play around with them on DistroTest and you'll see.
